Doheny Sb Campground
Open year-round with reservations through ReserveCalifornia. Effective July 1, 2026, the booking window is temporarily reduced from 6 months to 3 months. A temporary closure is anticipated between 2027 and 2029 for climate resilience construction.
Heat Advisory issued July 28 at 1:56AM PDT until August 2 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 80s to lower 90s for higher coastal terrain expected. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 27 at 9:11PM PDT until July 29 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, 3-6 feet with sets to 7 feet expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5-8 feet with sets up to 9 feet on south-southwest facing beaches and 3-6 feet on west-facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM Wednesday to 3 AM PDT Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A long period southerly swell of 3 feet at 17 seconds continues through Wednesday. A higher amplitude swell associated with Hurricane Genevieve of around 5 feet at 14 seconds builds late Wednesday into Thursday. Swell and associated surf look to subside late Saturday into Sunday.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 9:11PM PDT until August 1 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, 3-6 feet with sets to 7 feet expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5-8 feet with sets up to 9 feet on south-southwest facing beaches and 3-6 feet on west-facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM Wednesday to 3 AM PDT Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A long period southerly swell of 3 feet at 17 seconds continues through Wednesday. A higher amplitude swell associated with Hurricane Genevieve of around 5 feet at 14 seconds builds late Wednesday into Thursday. Swell and associated surf look to subside late Saturday into Sunday.
About
Doheny State Beach Campground is located at the southern end of Dana Point Harbor in Orange County, occupying what was once the private estate of oil magnate Edward L. Doheny before becoming California's first state beach in 1931. The campground features 121 sites split between the North Loop and South Loop, with premium beachfront sites 37-94 positioned roughly ten feet from the Pacific Ocean. This is a dry campground with no electrical, water, or sewer hookups at individual sites, though a dump station is available for RV waste disposal at $10 per use. Amenities include flush restrooms, hot showers, potable drinking water, and fire rings and picnic tables at every site. Four ADA-accessible campsites are designated at sites 16, 27, 91, and 117. The park spans a 62-acre stretch of beach and provides excellent access to surfing, swimming, tide pools, and kayaking. Day-use facilities include a 5-acre picnic area, volleyball courts, and a visitor center with a tide pool exhibit. Dogs are allowed in the campground on leash but prohibited on the beach and in the water.
Directions
From I-5, exit at Beach Cities/Highway 1 in Dana Point. Head west toward the ocean, then turn left onto Dana Point Harbor Drive. The campground entrance is on the right at 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $50 - $65 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 75ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (949) 496-6172 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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